2) Environment Minister warns of biodiversity disturbances in Raja Ampat
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1) Ministry investigates potential mining damage in Raja Ampat
June 22, 2025 20:00 GMT+700
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Environment Ministry is currently investigating the potential environmental damage caused by nickel mining activities in the Raja Ampat area, as part of strict supervision requested by President Prabowo.
Environment Minister/Head of the Environmental Control Agency (BPLH) Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said President Prabowo has taken extraordinary steps by revoking four Mining Business Permits (IUP) from five companies operating in Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya.
"Currently, our team is conducting more detailed research. We have collected samples to be analyzed by experts. We anticipate the results will be available in a month," Nurofiq told reporters after opening the Environment Day 2025 Expo and Forum in Jakarta, Sunday, June 22.
He added that while environmental damage is visually apparent, its scientific verification requires further substantiation through laboratory analysis and expert assessment.
He stated that the in-depth assessment of the damage impact by experts is estimated to take approximately one month. Once the laboratory results are obtained, his team will immediately proceed with the revocation of environmental approvals.
At present, the Environment Ministry has suspended two existing environmental approvals in the area. The other two companies have not yet obtained environmental permits.
The measures are part of an environmental audit conducted by the ministry, acting on President Prabowo's directive for strict oversight.
Regarding PT Gag Nickel, which is still permitted to operate in the area, the Environment Ministry/BPLH data indicates the company has maintained a good Environmental Performance Rating Assessment (PROPER) for four consecutive years.
"So, even before my tenure, their rating was excellent. Administratively, it is indeed one of the 13 companies allowed to mine. Furthermore, its technical mining operations have achieved PROPER status, meaning it has received green and blue status," Nurofiq said.
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Environment Minister/Head of the Environmental Control Agency (BPLH) Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said President Prabowo has taken extraordinary steps by revoking four Mining Business Permits (IUP) from five companies operating in Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya.
"Currently, our team is conducting more detailed research. We have collected samples to be analyzed by experts. We anticipate the results will be available in a month," Nurofiq told reporters after opening the Environment Day 2025 Expo and Forum in Jakarta, Sunday, June 22.
He added that while environmental damage is visually apparent, its scientific verification requires further substantiation through laboratory analysis and expert assessment.
He stated that the in-depth assessment of the damage impact by experts is estimated to take approximately one month. Once the laboratory results are obtained, his team will immediately proceed with the revocation of environmental approvals.
At present, the Environment Ministry has suspended two existing environmental approvals in the area. The other two companies have not yet obtained environmental permits.
The measures are part of an environmental audit conducted by the ministry, acting on President Prabowo's directive for strict oversight.
Regarding PT Gag Nickel, which is still permitted to operate in the area, the Environment Ministry/BPLH data indicates the company has maintained a good Environmental Performance Rating Assessment (PROPER) for four consecutive years.
"So, even before my tenure, their rating was excellent. Administratively, it is indeed one of the 13 companies allowed to mine. Furthermore, its technical mining operations have achieved PROPER status, meaning it has received green and blue status," Nurofiq said.
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Translator: Arie Novarina
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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2) Environment Minister warns of biodiversity disturbances in Raja Ampat
June 22, 2025 20:33 GMT+700
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq reminded that many disturbances threaten Indonesia's biodiversity, including on various small islands such as Raja Ampat, which have high ecological value.
"Disturbances to biodiversity in Raja Ampat have not decreased, which has become a global concern," he stated at the opening of the 2025 Environment Day Expo and Forum in Jakarta, Sunday.
He also urged that similar attention be given to other small islands.
According to him, his ministry will join other ministries and institutions to monitor issues affecting small islands in Indonesia.
Small islands are considered vulnerable when they become sites for extractive activities, such as mineral mining, including nickel mining activities in the Raja Ampat region, Southwest Papua.
Earlier this month, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, announced the revocation of nickel mining business permits (IUP) for four companies operating in Raja Ampat.
The four companies are PT Anugerah Surya Pratama, PT Nurham, PT Mulia Raymond Perkasa, and PT Kawei Sejahtera Mining.
On that occasion, Nurofiq also highlighted the issues currently faced by many urban areas such as Greater Jakarta, which face the potential declines in air quality due to activities in various sectors.
"According to data from the Jakarta Special Region Provincial Health Service, almost 7.6 million people are exposed to respiratory infections, which in turn contribute to worsening comorbid diseases among people in the Jakarta area," he outlined.
Therefore, he urged all parties to address sources of air pollution, including those from transportation and industrial areas.
Nurofiq said his ministry has supervised 48 industrial partners in the Greater Jakarta area, conducted vehicle emission tests and encouraged related parties to promote the use of Euro 4 equivalent fuel to reduce the pollutants produced.
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"Disturbances to biodiversity in Raja Ampat have not decreased, which has become a global concern," he stated at the opening of the 2025 Environment Day Expo and Forum in Jakarta, Sunday.
He also urged that similar attention be given to other small islands.
According to him, his ministry will join other ministries and institutions to monitor issues affecting small islands in Indonesia.
Small islands are considered vulnerable when they become sites for extractive activities, such as mineral mining, including nickel mining activities in the Raja Ampat region, Southwest Papua.
Earlier this month, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, announced the revocation of nickel mining business permits (IUP) for four companies operating in Raja Ampat.
The four companies are PT Anugerah Surya Pratama, PT Nurham, PT Mulia Raymond Perkasa, and PT Kawei Sejahtera Mining.
On that occasion, Nurofiq also highlighted the issues currently faced by many urban areas such as Greater Jakarta, which face the potential declines in air quality due to activities in various sectors.
"According to data from the Jakarta Special Region Provincial Health Service, almost 7.6 million people are exposed to respiratory infections, which in turn contribute to worsening comorbid diseases among people in the Jakarta area," he outlined.
Therefore, he urged all parties to address sources of air pollution, including those from transportation and industrial areas.
Nurofiq said his ministry has supervised 48 industrial partners in the Greater Jakarta area, conducted vehicle emission tests and encouraged related parties to promote the use of Euro 4 equivalent fuel to reduce the pollutants produced.
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Translator: Prisca Triferna V, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Arie Novarina
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